Hard Drive for Errors Using CHKDSK
Check Your Hard Drive for Errors Using CHKDSK
To check your hard drive for errors using the CHKDSK tool on Windows, follow these steps:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Press Win + S, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. - Run CHKDSK Command
In the Command Prompt, type chkdsk c: and press Enter. - Check for Errors Without Repair
Run chkdsk c: / scan to check for issues without making changes. - Check and Repair Errors
Use chkdsk c: / f to fix file system errors. - Check for Bad Sectors
Run chkdsk c: / r to locate bad sectors and recover readable data. - Restart Your Computer
If CHKDSK schedules a scan on restart, reboot your PC to complete the process. - View CHKDSK Results
Open Event Viewer to check detailed reports under Windows Logs > Application.
Using CHKDSK helps keep your hard drive healthy and prevents data loss.
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